ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism : Towards An Effective Human Rights System

The region of South East Asia has multiple human rights problem but the creation of the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights was received with pessimism by different quarters in the region. This thesis evaluates the effectiveness of the human rights commission taking into considera...

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Main Author:	Ngu, Billy King Hieng
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2012
Subjects:	H1-99 Social sciences (General)
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/45663/1/BILLY%20NGU%20KING%20HIENG_HJ.pdf
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spelling	my-usm-ep.456632019-10-16T00:49:54Z ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism : Towards An Effective Human Rights System 2012-02 Ngu, Billy King Hieng H1-99 Social sciences (General) The region of South East Asia has multiple human rights problem but the creation of the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights was received with pessimism by different quarters in the region. This thesis evaluates the effectiveness of the human rights commission taking into consideration the regions background and socio-political landscape. This thesis looks into the institutional factors of the AICHR that is the characteristics, capacity and network in determining its effectiveness. It examines the approach of AICHR in promoting and promoting human rights and also the challenge that present itself along the way. The findings show that the ability of AICHR to promote and protect human rights is skewed and that real power lies with member states. The commission lacks a powerful mandate and there are multiple opportunities for AICHR to work with NGOs and CSOs in the region. This study brings to light the window of opportunity for improvement and it is suggestive that AICHR capitalise on it. 2012-02 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/45663/ http://eprints.usm.my/45663/1/BILLY%20NGU%20KING%20HIENG_HJ.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Sains Kemasyarakatan
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description	The region of South East Asia has multiple human rights problem but the creation of the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights was received with pessimism by different quarters in the region. This thesis evaluates the effectiveness of the human rights commission taking into consideration the regions background and socio-political landscape. This thesis looks into the institutional factors of the AICHR that is the characteristics, capacity and network in determining its effectiveness. It examines the approach of AICHR in promoting and promoting human rights and also the challenge that present itself along the way. The findings show that the ability of AICHR to promote and protect human rights is skewed and that real power lies with member states. The commission lacks a powerful mandate and there are multiple opportunities for AICHR to work with NGOs and CSOs in the region. This study brings to light the window of opportunity for improvement and it is suggestive that AICHR capitalise on it.
format	Thesis
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author	Ngu, Billy King Hieng
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title	ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism : Towards An Effective Human Rights System
title_short	ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism : Towards An Effective Human Rights System
title_full	ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism : Towards An Effective Human Rights System
title_fullStr	ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism : Towards An Effective Human Rights System
title_full_unstemmed	ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism : Towards An Effective Human Rights System
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granting_institution	Universiti Sains Malaysia
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